Understanding Mental Imagery and Theories

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What does the term 'paradigm' primarily refer to in nursing?

  • An individual's response to care interventions
  • A correlation between health and environmental factors
  • An example or pattern that sets foundational goals (correct)
  • A specific nursing theory applied in practice

Which of the following best defines 'nursing metaparadigms'?

  • A framework solely focused on the patient experience
  • Models that demonstrate relationships among existing theoretical works (correct)
  • A comprehensive theory based on empirical research
  • Specific nursing interventions tailored to individual needs

Which component refers to all conditions affecting the person in nursing?

  • Nursing
  • Health
  • Environment (correct)
  • Person

In the context of nursing, what does 'health' signify?

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What aspect of nursing does the term 'nursing' encompass?

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What discipline does philosophy in nursing extend from?

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Which of the following best captures the essence of the 'person' component in nursing?

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What is the primary focus of philosophy as described in the content?

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What role did women traditionally play in the nursing practices of early civilizations?

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Which ancient belief system influenced the provision of care by female slaves?

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Which goddess was worshipped in ancient Egypt in connection to the health of the sick?

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What was one of the major nursing roles defined by the Old Testament?

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Who is referred to as the 'Father of Sanitation'?

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What significant development in nursing science emerged in the early 20th century?

<p>The use of experimentation for knowledge acquisition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts describes the approach favoring logical reasoning and empiricism during the development of science?

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What was a critical aspect of care in ancient civilizations according to the document?

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What is the primary focus of rationalism in knowledge acquisition?

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How does empiricism differ from rationalism in data collection?

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Which type of reasoning is associated with rationalism?

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What was a significant outcome of the emergence of rationalism and empiricism in the 20th century?

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Which nursing practice demonstrates the application of empirical data?

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What role did nursing leaders and theorists of the early 20th century play in nursing science?

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What is the general approach taken by empirical research in nursing?

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Which organization is noted for providing care during the great plague in Alexandria?

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What aspect of nursing does aesthetic knowing primarily focus on?

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What does ethical knowing in nursing emphasize?

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Which example demonstrates aesthetic knowing?

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What best defines personal knowing in nursing?

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What is a primary challenge of personal knowing?

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Which of the following illustrates ethical knowing?

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In aesthetic knowing, what is the importance of empathy?

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What is a key characteristic of ethical knowing?

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What is the main purpose of descriptive theories?

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Which of the following best characterizes explanatory theories?

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How do theories evolve over time?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a descriptive theory?

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Which example best illustrates a descriptive theory?

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What does failure to thrive (FTT) indicate?

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Which statement is true regarding the nature of theories?

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Which field does nursing primarily draw its foundational knowledge from?

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Study Notes

Mental Images and Theory

  • Mental images often manifest as daydreaming or visualization while reading.
  • Theories are dynamic; they evolve over time with new research and practices.
  • Despite change, some theories maintain validity over time.

Descriptive Theories

  • Aim to understand properties and functioning of disciplines through sensory experiences.
  • Example: Research on Filipino nursing practices, particularly herbal medicine.
  • Sebastien (2016) describes descriptive theories as propositions that depict reality, including explanations and predictions.

Explanatory Theories

  • Focus on relationships between concepts, detailing cause-and-effect dynamics.
  • Example: Study on factors affecting newborns with Failure to Thrive (FTT), characterized by insufficient weight gain.
  • FTT is assessed by comparing weight against age standards or weight increase rates.

Nursing Paradigms and Metaparadigms

  • Paradigms illustrate the interconnection among nursing theories.
  • The nursing paradigm shapes goals and delineates scope within the discipline.
  • It encompasses understanding human beings' relation to their environment and health processes.

Nursing Metaparadigms

  • Four core concepts define nursing metaparadigms:
    • Person: Recipients of care, including individuals, families, or communities.
    • Environment: Encompasses all conditions affecting the person.
    • Health: Reflects wellness or illness levels experienced by an individual.
    • Nursing: Actions and attributes of caregivers.

Philosophy in Nursing

  • Philosophy, meaning 'love of wisdom', examines fundamental questions on existence, truth, and ethics.
  • It serves as the knowledge framework post-metaparadigm in nursing.

History of Nursing

  • Nursing originated from intuitive care in families, traditionally performed by women.
  • Ancient civilizations relied on superstitions and magical thinking for care.
  • Early caregiving was often conducted by female slaves under directives from healers or priests.

Medical Practices in Ancient Civilizations

  • Egyptians worshipped Goddess Isis for healing, reflecting religious influence on care.
  • The Code of Hammurabi established early laws relating to medicine and caregiving.

Contributions of Historical Figures

  • Moses is recognized as the "Father of Sanitation," promoting hospitality and disease control in the Old Testament.

Development of Nursing Science in the 20th Century

  • Emergence of experimental methods for knowledge acquisition characterized this era.
  • Positivism emphasized logical reasoning and empirical evidence in nursing research.

Rationalism and Empiricism

  • Rationalism: Knowledge is gained through reasoning and established facts; leads to deductive reasoning in nursing practice.
  • Empiricism: Focuses on sensory-based data collection; employs inductive reasoning for knowledge formation, critical in patient assessment.

Late 20th Century Nursing Science

  • Nursing knowledge evolution was influenced by early theorists; shaped contemporary nursing practices.

Christian Organizations in Care

  • Parabolani Brotherhood: Provided care during the plague in Alexandria.

Types of Knowing in Nursing

  • Aesthetic Knowing: Understanding patients' significance; expressed through empathy and compassion.

  • Example: Nurses empathetically engaging with patients' experiences.

  • Ethical Knowing: Concerned with moral judgment and decision-making; guides actions under ethical considerations.

  • Example: Nurses advocating for patient rights.

  • Personal Knowing: Self-awareness in relation to others; crucial for building therapeutic nurse-patient relationships.

  • Example: Nurses promoting meaningful interactions and self-awareness practices.

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